Herodes Atticus' projects shaped 2nd-century Greece, blending rhetoric, philanthropy and architecture in a legacy of lasting impact.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An excavation on the Greek island of Evia uncovered an unknown temple near the Temple of Amarysia Artemis still overflowing with ...

An excavation on the Greek island of Evia uncovered an unknown temple near the Temple of Amarysia Artemis still overflowing with rich offerings. Heavily used altars filled with ash found in the temple ...

Greece, fifth century b.c. To accommodate the sculpture, Phidias raised the height of the cella. He also installed a large rectangular pool filled with olive oil in front of the statue. Since the ...

One of Greece's most famous structures, this temple sits on the hill of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built between 447 and 438 B.C.E., and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. When 77-year-old ...

Explore the ancient ruins of Paestum, Italy, a once-glorious Greek city with well-preserved temples, standing as a testament to classical architecture. Marvel at the Temple of Hera, Neptune, and ...

Egyptian archaeologists recently uncovered a hidden harbor at an ancient temple connected to Cleopatra VII – an unexpected find for historians. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Katie Petrole knows her ancient history. But seven years ago the museum professional knew nothing about the world’s only exact replica of the Parthenon that’s holding court ...

Both countries lay claim to centuries-old worship sites perched on the mountains that divide the two nations, sometimes stoking nationalistic fervor. By Pranav Baskar For decades, temples have been a ...